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Top IoT certifications to hone IoT skills
IoT training certifications offering skills in IoT development, networking and security can give tech experts an advantage, especially when IoT skills are in high demand.
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Benefits and challenges of IT/OT convergence
Overcome IT/OT convergence challenges, such as different perspectives and areas of concern, to realize cost savings, as well as performance and productivity gains.
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How to approach IT/OT convergence training and certification
IT/OT convergence training involves rethinking existing processes and acquiring new skills to bridge the knowledge gap in areas like business process engineering and project management.
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Operational technology vs. information technology explained
OT and IT have long lumbered on independently, but technical developments -- particularly IoT -- are compelling the convergence of these two disparate disciplines.
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Top IoT certifications to hone IoT skills
IoT training certifications offering skills in IoT development, networking and security can give tech experts an advantage, especially when IoT skills are in high demand.
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Select the right IIoT monitoring tool
With the right monitoring software, organizations can automate and optimize their IIoT deployments. Tools from vendors such as Exosite, Kepware, AWS and Plex can help.
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An introduction to IoT penetration testing
IoT systems are complex, and that makes checking for vulnerabilities a challenge. Penetration testing is one way to ensure your IoT architecture is safe from cyber attacks.
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Key considerations for setting up an IoMT network
Strong IoMT networks ensure that patient data can be safely and reliably sent to healthcare professionals, which can improve patient outcomes and decrease costs.
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IoMT device tips for healthcare IT departments
Healthcare providers' IT departments must keep an ever-expanding range of IoT devices powered on, connected and secure. Challenges abound, but they are surmountable.
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Enterprises shift to on-premises AI to control costs
In 2025, many companies will shift to on-premises AI to cut cloud costs that can easily reach $1 million a month for large enterprises.
Internet of Things (IoT) Basics
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What is a microcomputer?
A microcomputer is a complete computer on a small scale, designed for use by one person at a time.
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What is a unique identifier (UID)?
A unique identifier (UID) is a numeric or alphanumeric string that is associated with a single entity within a given system.
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What is Google Glass?
Google Glass was a wearable, voice and motion-controlled Android device that resembled a pair of eyeglasses and displayed information directly in the user's field of vision. It was discontinued in March 2023.
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Cisco updates IoT management, go-to-market private 5G plans
Cisco has updated the IoT Control Center to support low-cost, low-bandwidth IoT. The company also released details for its private 5G go-to-market strategy.
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Internet of things security
Ripple20 vulnerabilities affect millions of IoT devices
Organizations that use IoT devices at risk from the Ripple20 vulnerabilities must secure them through patching, network segmentation and zero trust.
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Nozomi Networks unveils free cybersecurity platform edition
The free edition is aimed at helping OT operators and IT security teams take the first step to finding the organization's assets that they need to secure within their OT and IoT networks.
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